Fallen Angel (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1981, Fallen Angel is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Michael Lewis, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Twelve year old Jennifer is unhappy with her widowed mom's relationship with a family friend. Feeling lonely, she readily accepts the friendship of an adult man named Howie and joins the softball team he coaches. Soon, Howie is convincing Jennifer to pose for photographs which become more and more revealing. Howie turns out to be a pedophile who works in child pornography and he plans to make Jennifer a "star". Will Jennifer's mother be able to help her daughter before it's too late?
Who’s in it. Fallen Angel stars Richard Masur as Howard Nichols, Dana Hill as Jennifer Phillips, Melinda Dillon as Sherry Phillips and Ronny Cox as Frank Dawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Fallen Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fallen Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fallen Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fallen Angel (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fallen Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fallen Angel worth watching?
- Fallen Angel holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fallen Angel?
- Fallen Angel stars Richard Masur, Dana Hill, Melinda Dillon, Ronny Cox and David Hayward.
- When was Fallen Angel released?
- Fallen Angel was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.